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Overview |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 10,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $3,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $9,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $11,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $6,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 23% |
Admission |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $117 |
Diversity |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
GSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (10,617 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or BC- Bellevue College?
- Governors State University is 91.2% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at GSU than Bellevue College ($15,024.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than BC- Bellevue College ($9,833 vs. $11,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 63.2% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($11,000 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Bellevue College (100% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 75.7% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($11,987 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or GSU .
GSU vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or BC- Bellevue College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BC- Bellevue College and GSU.
- Graduates from Bellevue College earn on average $5,900 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,600)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $5,917 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($11,333 vs. $17,250)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($117 vs. $178)
- More BC- Bellevue College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/